Resources

Points of Consideration

	Deadline claims can be filed: March 31, 2009 – 90 days after plan year, Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2008, ends
	Family status changes can result in a change of an employee’s enrollment.
	Minimum contribution amount = $99.84 per year
	Maximum contribution amount = $5,000 per year ($2,500 if married and filing separate tax returns). If you and your spouse both work for the city, you may each contribute up to $2,500 per year.
	You must have at least a $15 expense to submit a reimbursement claim.
	File a claim after employee termination, if the expense was incurred before termination.
	Reimbursement is limited to actual contributions.

* Disclaimer: If any statements in this enrollment guide conflict with the Plan Document or IRS regulations, the IRS regulations and the Plan Document will prevail.

How do I get more information?
You can learn more about the Dependent Care Reimbursement account from the following resources:

	See the IRS-approved list of eligible and ineligible expenses at www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p503.pdf
	Request an enrollment guide and get answers to your questions Human Resources (713) 837-9400 611 Walker, 4-Annex Houston, TX 77002
	Download a claim form from FLEXONE AFLAC www.aflac.com/us/en/benefits/flexone.aspx

Tools to help you decide if DCRP is right for you

	Are you eligible?
	Do you have eligible dependents?
	Do you have eligible expenses?
	How does a pretax benefit help me?
	DCRP or childcare tax credit - which is better for me?
	View some examples of savings
	Caculate tax advantage with the 2007 DCRP worksheet